1.17 It is prohibited that any person use foot gear with external felt soles in any state waters, inclusive of freshwater, tidal, or marine. This shall include any waters shared with adjacent states in which any Rhode Island Fishing Regulations apply.

This is nutz and I'd be surprised if it's not adjusted before spring migration.

The way I understand the last sentence, If I'm wading in Old Killingly Pond. A pond that is mostly in Connecticut and partially in RI and is just 3 miles from my house, I won't be legal wearing felts.
And the Sandy Point flats ...OMG
How can they do this ???

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